Introduction
Ocean Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
The world's oceans are a wondrous thing covering 71% of the total surface area of planet Earth and containing 97% of the world's water. With such a vast majority of space as well as life, it is no wonder that many people feel drawn to the ocean and find inspiration in its great blue depths. The oceans are a source of entertainment and education in popular culture. The popular Disney movie, The Little Mermaid, features many scenes and characters who live in the ocean. Two henchmen, in particular, Flotsam and Jetsam, are pet eels to the villain, Ursula. Those these two characters are not dogs, they certainly behave like dogs and are treated by Ursula as beloved pets. Their names, which describes a shipwreck's debris that floats on the surface and is washed up on shore, is undoubtedly ocean inspired within the sailing subtheme. Max of The Little Mermaid, is Prince Eric's dog; he enjoys life on the ocean aboard Eric's ship.
The Ocean is a great deep blue body of water, which is also a perfect name for a dog. Blue as an ocean-inspired name falls into the subtheme of nature, peace, and tranquility people feel at and on the ocean. One famous Blue in pop culture is the name of the dog in the critically acclaimed Nickelodeon Jr. television show, Blue's Clues. However, Blue was not named after the deep blue ocean though the name still represents a dog in popular culture with an oceanic name. Blue's Clues was a preschool television show featuring an animated blue dog named Blue who helped the host discover the answer to the riddle or what the item was by leaving behind three clues in the treasure hunt. The format of every show was the same, and it relied on repetition to help educate preschoolers.
Blue was a happy blue dog with blue spots, and the show helped bolster Nickelodeon's growth in the late 1990s. The show was the first of its kind with audience engaged participation, and it ran from 1996 until 2006. Blue was so beloved by the children of late 1990s and early 2000s that Nickelodeon announced its revival in March 2018, just in time for the second generation of viewers and the nostalgic return of viewership by parents in the first generation. Blue from Blue's Clues is a strongly fixed dog in pop culture, and with the revival of the show, it is sure to stay relevant for years to come.
Ocean Inspired Dog Name Considerations
The possibilities for ocean subthemes are limited only to the imagination, but some people may simply be drawn to the peace they feel when visiting or while on the ocean. These subthemes will help dog owners identify the best and most meaningful name for their dog. Once a dog owner identifies the subtheme, they can apply conventional naming techniques to help them come up with the best moniker for their dog. This may include projecting your dog's personality or matching the name to size, color, or breed type.
Male Ocean Inspired Dog Names
Votes | Name | Vote |
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11 |
Ray
A reference to Manta Rays
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9 |
Sailor
A seafaring professional
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6 |
Captain
A master of a ship at sea
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4 |
Matey
A sailor's term for another crew member
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4 |
Poseidon
Greek god of the Sea
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3 |
Fisher
Short for Fisherman, someone who fishes
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3 |
Parati
Hopi for clear water
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2 |
Pibs
To put the boat in the bay
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2 |
Hector
A species of dolphin
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2 |
Roger
Reference to the flag and pirate ship, the Jolly Roger
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1 |
Bo-Po
The boat police
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1 |
Rudder
A structural piece on a ship
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1 |
Tempest
A violent sea storm
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0 |
Sharkbait
A person who attracts sharks
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0 |
Admiral
Commander of a fleet of ships
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0 |
Davy
A reference to Davy Jones' Locker
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0 |
Blackbeard
A famous pirate
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0 |
Lir
The Irish God of the Sea
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-1 |
Red
After the Red Angelfish
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-1 |
Hearty
A term of endearment among sailors
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-1 |
Hudson
An explorer of the oceans, seas, and bays
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-1 |
Megaldon
A large, perhaps mythical shark
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-1 |
Cutty
The name of a famous Clipper
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-1 |
Aegir
The Old Norse God of the sea
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-1 |
Gillian
He got stranded on an Island
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-2 |
Flotsam
Floating wreckage from a ship
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-2 |
Jetsam
Material thrown overboard that washes up on shore
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-2 |
Tackle
Used to catch fish
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-3 |
Commodore
Officer rank of the Navy above a Captain
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-3 |
Brine
The foam of a churning sea
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Female Ocean Inspired Dog Names
Votes | Name | Vote |
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15 |
Coral
Marine invertebrates of vibrant colors
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14 |
Pearl
A white stone produced from an oyster
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10 |
Sandy
Beaches are often sandy
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9 |
Atlanta
A reference to the Atlantic Ocean
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9 |
Kai
Hawaiian for sea
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7 |
Blue
The ocean is a great blue expanse
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5 |
Marina
Where you dock and launch your boat
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5 |
Ariel
A mermaid made famous by Disney
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4 |
Haven
A safe harbor from the storm
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4 |
Shelly
She sells seashells by the seashore
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3 |
Catalina
A type of boat
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2 |
Aqua
A light bluish-green color
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2 |
Cordelia
Celtic goddess of the Sea
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2 |
Orca
A large black and white whale
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2 |
Lana
To be calm as still waters
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2 |
Azure
A shade of blue
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0 |
Pacificia
A reference to Pacific Ocean
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0 |
Bahama
Reference to the tropical island
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0 |
Journey
A trip taken on the sea
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0 |
Brizo
The Greek goddess of protection for sailors
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0 |
Dipsi
Meaning ocean in Bislama
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-1 |
Lahloo
A Clipper of the 1800s
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-1 |
Sedna
Inuit goddess of the Sea
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-2 |
Daria
Sea in Persian
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-2 |
Maris
Meaning of the sea
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-2 |
Zale
Meaning strength of the sea
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-2 |
Nerissa
A Greek sea nymph
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-3 |
Bikini
Popular swimwear at the beach
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-4 |
Bellus
An angelfish
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-4 |
Mary
A reference to Mary Rose, a famous shipwreck
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Community Dogs with Ocean Inspired Names
My dog is kinda orange so that is why iI named him nemo. I also love the sea so that is also a reason
My Mum really liked the T.V show 'Home and Away'. Her favourite character at the time was Brax so thats what she called our pup.
i found salty as a stray, he had a salty personality towards me at first but our friendship grew in 3 months after our first meeting. Salty died last year, and the reason i named him salty was because of his saltiness towards something he isn't used to or doesn't want to do